What do I need to know when starting as a 1st year Apprentice Carpenter?

[@likeyoumeanit5425]

Another great vid man! Also thanks for sharing the info about the loan. I'm currently half way through a 3 month trial so I guess technically I haven't started my apprenticeship yet. I actually thought the government gave you the loan as a lump sum but good to know exactly how it works, thanks for clarifying my man! - Francesco

[@midlifecarpentry]

No wuckers.

[@PaulXerxen]

Fist day for me tomorrow as a mature age carpentry apprentice. Thanks for sharing your journey mate

[@midlifecarpentry]

Awesome mate!! Life changing. Enjoy.

[@LucasGresham610]

As an electrician it’s the most used/important tool would most definitely be the lineman’s or in my area we just call them Klein’s

[@midlifecarpentry]

Ahhhhh, are these Pliers? or am I way off? hahaha

[@LucasGresham610]

@@midlifecarpentry yes sorry they are pliers.

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

Love the channel name...Im 50 and in my midlife carpentry yrs

[@midlifecarpentry]

Thanks. Twas the wife's idea hey. I wanted to become a carpenter at 40years of age.

[@happykal11]

When I worked for a plumbing and heating business I can’t the of a key tool really. I was never told to bring my own tools I always had tools available to me. In hind site this was a poor choice on my part. I did start bringing my own tools to make it easier for my self. For the plumbing we did a lot of copper instillations. So pipe cutters, pipe brushes, rolls of emory cloth, torch head, mapp gas tank, 12” & 8” crescent wrench, pair of 8” adjustable pliers, claw hammer, #2 Philips, # Robertson and flat head screw driver. a cordless drill is essential. Tape measure and knife. For heating part of things. Al the plumbing tools work. Don’t mix your oil crescent wrenches with your fresh water wrenches to avoid contamination. Pipe wrenches, aviation snips, reciprocating saws. Adjustable wrenches and screw drivers. Probably my most used tool was a tape measure and adjustable pliers.

[@midlifecarpentry]

Thanks for the input mate. I like to think a Apprentice Plumber could get something from that. Nice one!!!

[@happykal11]

@@midlifecarpentry I hope it helps some one. The crew I worked with were good people and taught me a lot, but no one told me what I should have carry in my tool box or on my person. One thing I don’t remember seeing though was anyone wearing a tool pouch. I believe if anyone is doing new installations on homes they should invest in a tool belt to hold screws, pipe hangers, fittings and what ever gear you need for the job. This would have saved me time and headaches. With the exception of working in crawl spaces.

[@DaddyHexler]

Great information mate thanks

[@midlifecarpentry]

No problem 👍

[@brianlindsay2727]

cat's paw? in canada it's called a FU-bar, usually used when you need a correction. where's the chalk line?

[@midlifecarpentry]

FU bar. I like that. Honestly though gets used alot for demo works. And the chalk line is very much a staple for me these days. I did another in my tool built vid now I'm 3rd year. A few things changed. :)

[@drewinstallshardware]

Great video. Thanks!

[@midlifecarpentry]

Glad you liked it!

[@nathaniel9195]

Got my first day tomorrow thanks for the video!!

[@midlifecarpentry]

Hope it went well mate. Build on Legend!!

[@arranbrearey7236]

Loved this really helped cheers mate

[@midlifecarpentry]

Glad to hear it has. Build on Legend.

[@cookdislander4372]

The stanley 8m is handsdown best tape in the world. I always laugh when people turn up to work with them big ass fancy exspensive for show tapes hahaha. Great video

[@midlifecarpentry]

Always a go to hey.

[@alessiomarin1218]

It might be the case that the construction quality and therefore damage-resistance on those is better, but people forget that weight, ease of handling, and affordability are factors almost as important as the distance you can safely drop it from is.

[@juliamiller1465]

What a mf lad. Luv ya content mate❤

[@midlifecarpentry]

Hey cheers for the comment.

[@conduct2]

As a first year, do they supply you with tools at the start?

[@midlifecarpentry]

Hi Mate, Tools being available depends on who you work for. I had most basic stuff covered before I started and worked out what I needed from there. Always best to ask the question before you start.

[@bartbug1]

Nice vid mate, do you stop for smoko and lunch or just have one break during the day?

[@midlifecarpentry]

Hi Mate, we all choose to just stop for smoko and carry on till finish. Technically knocking off that half hour early. That's how our crew works, others maybe different.

[@muhammadanas8314]

I have to start 2 year cabinet maker course start in within month. So, after how many days, months or year I will bale to start apprenticeship.

[@midlifecarpentry]

Nice one. Good to start somewhere.